Around the Year in 52 Books discussion
Around the Year in 52 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
Out of the Blue (other topics)Ghost Story (other topics)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (other topics)
A Head Full of Ghosts (other topics)
The Ten Thousand Doors of January (other topics)
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June
1. Father's Day:
111 countries around the world celebrate Father's Day, with the most common date being the third Sunday in June, which was started by Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington in 1910.
a. Book whose main character is a father Seed
b. Biography or history nonfiction book The School that Escaped the Nazis: The True Story of the Schoolteacher Who Defied Hitler
c. Author's initials can be found in PATERNITY A Gentleman in Moscow
2. Estival Solstice:
For the Northern Hemisphere the summer solstice on June 21st is the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year
a. Book with a title that is 5 or more words A Head Full of Ghosts
b. Cover has plants on the cover The Ten Thousand Doors of January
c. Book is set in the Northern Hemisphere The Keeper of Night
3. Hibernal Solstice:
For the Southern Hemisphere the winter solstice on June 22nd is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year.
a. Book that is at least 400 pages long Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
b. Book with fire on the cover
c. Book is set in the Southern Hemisphere
4. Pride Month:
A month celebrating LGBT+ communities and their history which was started following the 1969 Stonewall Riots
a. Written by an author who identifies as LGBTQIA+ Out of the Blue
b. A banned or challenged book Beyond Magenta: Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Speak Out
c. A coming of age novel The Saturday Night Ghost Club
July
1.Let's Play:
Whether it's your summer or winter, it's always a good time to have some fun
a. First letter of the book's title is in HORSE AROUND
b. Includes a character who plays a sport
c. Published in a year ending with 3 Pride and Prejudice
2. Travel Season:
Armchair travelling is definitely the cheapest, but exploring in real life is nice too!
a. Set in multiple countries Black Cake
b. A book with a map
c. Cover has vehicle (car, plane, boat, train, hang glider, etc)
3. Halfway there!
a. Book with an even number of pages Beneath the Sugar Sky
b. The next book in a series Arsene Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes
c. An author's second book
4. Turn Up the Radio:
Invented in the 1890s and probably much more fun now
a. Book featuring or about musicians
b. Set in the 19th century The Woman in White
c. Author's initials can be found in GUGLIELMO MARCONI Hell House
August
1. Book Lovers Day:
It's on August 9th, celebrate accordingly.
a. Book written by your favorite author Mr. Mercedes
b. Main character works in a book shop or library
c. First letter of the book's title appears in BIBLIOMANIA Ashenden
2. Perseid Meteor Shower:
An annual meteor shower peaking around Aug 11-12. According to the American Meteor Society this year will be a particularly good year for viewing.
a. Science fiction book
b. Sun, moon, or stars on the cover Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery
c. Inspired by or retelling myths
3. Make Waves:
Fun fact: about 2.5 million Americans are employed in ocean-based tourism and recreation (as of 2018).
a. Author's initials can be found in SURFBOARD The Thirteenth Tale
b. Set in a coastal town or city Bloodsucking Fiends
c. A sea creature is on the cover The Soul of an Octopus
4. Go Camping:
Fun fact: The American National Park Service employs approximately 20,000 people (full time, part time and seasonal).
a. A book connected to birds, bees, or bunnies
b. A ghost story Ghost Story
c. A book primarily set outdoors